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College Leaders Address Trust Issues Amid Job Market Shift

12/11/2025

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College presidents face declining public trust in degrees and AI's impact on job prospects.
Ron Daniels, president of Johns Hopkins University, discussed these challenges at the DealBook Summit.
A Columbia University graduate noted that 600 applicants competed for a single internship.
John B. King Jr., chancellor of the State University of New York, said colleges must better prepare students for employment and equip graduates with relevant credentials.

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Story summary

College presidents face declining public trust in degrees and AI's impact on job prospects.
Ron Daniels, president of Johns Hopkins University, discussed these challenges at the DealBook Summit.
A Columbia University graduate noted that 600 applicants competed for a single internship.
John B. King Jr., chancellor of the State University of New York, said colleges must better prepare students for employment and equip graduates with relevant credentials.